People with HIV are at higher risk of ageing-related genetic changes
We don’t know enough about biological processes in people who are aging with HIV—a new study sheds light on the matter.
Daily Archive: June 8, 2021
Using light to monitor cancer
Researchers at EPFL have developed a technology based on nanophotonics and data science to detect and monitor cancer biomarkers at an early stage. Their research is...
Alzheimer’s Drug Is Bonanza for Biogen, Most Likely at Taxpayer Expense
Despite scant evidence that it works, the drug, Aduhelm, is predicted to generate billions of dollars in revenue, much of it from Medicare.
New heart metric may improve survival for heart-failure patients, study finds
Anew physiological measurement of heart function developed at UVA Health could improve survival for heart-failure patients by identifying high-risk patients who require tailored treatments, a study...
How to Be Happy
Happiness isn’t something that just happens to you: Take these small steps to create a happier life.
What’s the Best Exercise for You? Twins Can Provide an Answer.
Almost everyone responds to the right exercise program, but the right program is not genetics-dependent.
These innovative designs are tackling taboo health issues for women
A non-hormonal birth control capsule that women can insert just before sex. A rape kit that gives victims more agency and streamlines the evidence collection process....
The best smart pens for 2021
Smart pens tend to be a niche item for students and certain professionals with extensive notetaking tasks. If you need a smart pen, we have some...
A Curfew and Clashes With Police in Washington Square Park
The confrontation over a new restriction at the Greenwich Village gathering spot has raised tensions over officers’ conduct.
A Very Strange Version of the Paris Night
The pandemic may be ebbing, but Paris still has a curfew, which feels completely unnatural in the City of Light.
